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First Topgolf in Iowa to Open in Des Moines
Topgolf, a Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp., announced today that it will open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on September 6, its 101st global outdoor venue. Topgolf’s new golf club, The Sure Thing, within the West Des Moines city limits, employs roughly 300 employees and is designed to make golf less complicated for beginners or those whose game isn’t that great.
DMPD investigating motorcycle crash that injured two
DES MOINES, Iowa — Wednesday night the Des Moines Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash that has injured two. At around 8:30 p.m. DMPD responded to reports of a motorcycle crash at Thomas Beck Road near SW 9th Street. According to DMPD, the motorcyclist lost control of the bike and crossed into oncoming traffic, […]
KCCI Investigates: The city of Des Moines' multipronged approach to helping homeless people
DES MOINES, Iowa — Recently, the city of Des Moines, its City Council members and its mayor have all received intense backlash at council meetings. Most concerns are pointed at the ordinance that prohibits camping and setting up tents on public property, which opponents say targets homeless people. Councilman...
Des Moines woman frustrated over lack of landline service from CenturyLink
DES MOINES, Iowa — Eighty-three-year-old Dorothy Butts lives on Des Moines' east side. For the last few months, she has said her CenturyLink landline has been totally out. Static is all she hears when she turns on her phone. When we dialed her phone number, we got a message.
Luke Bryan's Des Moines concert has been postponed. When will he come to Iowa?
Country star Luke Bryan has postponed his Des Moines show originally set for Saturday. Iowa Events Center posted on X the show will now be held Oct. 6 at Wells Fargo Arena. All tickets bought for Saturday's show will be honored on the new date. ...
Des Moines man celebrating after winning Lucky for Life lottery
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man claimed the Lucky for Life prize of $25,000 a year after Monday’s drawing. Paul Freeman, 59, was checking his ticket on Tuesday night when it rang in as a winner. Freeman thought it was an error and proceeded to check the ticket three times on the store’s […]
Motorcyclist injured in crash that slowed traffic on I-80 near Clive
CLIVE, Iowa — A crash on Interstate 80/35 near Clive had traffic backed up on Wednesday afternoon. According to Iowa 511, the crash was reported around 4 p.m. Wednesday. The right lane was blocked between Exit 125 Hickman Road and I-35 Clive. The Clive Police Department tells KCCI this...
Gas Lamp to reopen with new name, vibe in former East Village gay bar
Gas Lamp, a music venue once located on Grand Avenue, announced it would reopen at a new location with a revamped name after it shuttered its doors last year. The dive bar and music venue was first established in 2011. The walls on the inside of the black brick building were lined...
West Des Moines teen allegedly punches roommate
A West Des Moines man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting his roommate in the home. Durrell Marquise Davis, 19, of 1260 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200...
Awesome Craft/Makers Markets Happening in Eastern Iowa This Fall
Earlier this month, Midwest Living published a list of '10 Great Makers Markets to Visit This Fall.' We're happy to report that one Iowa market made the cut! It's called The Pear Fair, and it's held annually in Cedar Falls. The Pear Fair is a popular craft fair that showcases...
Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children after fleeing domestic abuse a decade ago. […]
Would you bike 120 miles? Iowa now has America’s longest paved trail loop
DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa — The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Let’s Connect project has finished, connecting the High Trestle and Raccoon River Valley Trails, creating a 120-mile loop of continuous paved bike trails. The project to connect the two trails has been in the works since the 1980s. Now that it’s completed many cyclists are expected […]
Proposal: Nursing home would have 10 years to pay $1 million owed to the state
(Fremont Co) An Iowa nursing home that owes taxpayers more than $1 million has negotiated a 10-year payment plan with state officials. In May, the for-profit Tabor Manor Care Center in Fremont County filed for bankruptcy, listing $1.3 million in assets and $2.3 million in liabilities. By far, the 46-bed...
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
‘I love this team’: Defending state champ Zuber, Hawks seek another podium finish
Although the Ankeny boys’ cross country team is third in the Class 4A preseason rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches, the Hawks might be the team to beat on paper. Ankeny returns four of its top seven runners from last year’s squad that earned a second consecutive...
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